The bomb threat at Jacksonville Commons Middle school that caused students to leave early Friday has been cleared, according to school officials.

Dusty Rhodes, safety and security director, who was at the scene with law enforcement announced the all-clear about 2 p.m., according to Onslow County Schools spokeswoman Suzie Ulbrich.

Updated at 11:08 a.m.

The following information was just released from Onslow County Schools:

Due to a bomb threat at Jacksonville Commons Middle School this morning, a decision has been made to release students early; buses are on their way to take students home. Students will be picked up at Northside High School. A suspicious package has been found and we are waiting for the proper authorities to investigate. At no time were students in danger, they were evacuated immediately upon receiving the threat.